About This Program
Excited by the future of robotics, automation and intelligent systems? The Mechatronics Engineering program fuses mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to prepare students to design the smart machines powering advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles and next generation technologies. Read more...
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Program Delivery
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Electrical engineers
- 4.6% about as fast as the average
- 193,100 number of jobs
- $100,830 potential earnings
Electronics engineers, except computer
- 1.4% slower than the average
- 134,900 number of jobs
- $107,540 potential earnings
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
- 3.0% about as fast as the average
- 14,600 number of jobs
- $59,800 potential earnings
Industrial engineers
- 10.1% much faster than the average
- 295,800 number of jobs
- $88,950 potential earnings
Mechanical engineers
- 3.9% about as fast as the average
- 316,300 number of jobs
- $90,160 potential earnings
Additional Careers
- Automation engineer
- Automation technician
- Autonomous systems engineer
- Controls engineer
- Controls systems engineer
- Digital twin engineer
- Electromechanical engineer
- Embedded systems engineer
- Engineering and design roles
- Field robotics engineer
- Human-robot interaction (HRI) specialist
- Mechatronics product developer
- Quality control inspector
- Robotics applications engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Robotics systems integrator
- Robotics test engineer
- Systems integration engineer
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Admission to the Mechatronics Engineering major is selective. Applicants should understand that this is a math-intensive program, and the roadmap assumes students start with MATH 12002 their first semester. Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement assessment (the ALEKS math assessment) or via other means (e.g., AP, IB, CLEP, A levels) prior to registering for their first semester. Students who do not place into MATH 12002 will likely take longer than eight semesters to complete the program.
New Students: Admission into this major requires:
- Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
- Clear demonstration of an ability to be placed directly into MATH 12002 (or its equivalent); this will occur if the student is currently taking or has taken a calculus, pre-calculus or trigonometry course with a minimum C grade (starting with the fall 2026 admission term, a minimum C grade in all math courses listed on the high school transcript (e.g., trigonometry, algebra, geometry) is required)
Students who do not meet the above requirements will be admitted to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major, provided they meet the minimum admission requirements.
Current Students: Students accepted into other Kent State programs may request to change their major to Mechatronics Engineering once they meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 3.000 overall Kent State GPA (starting with the fall 2026 admission term, minimum 12 credit hours completed at Kent State with a minimum 3.000 overall Kent State GPA is required)
- Minimum C grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101 (starting with the fall 2026 admission term, minimum B grade in MATH 11022 OR minimum C grade in MATH 12002 is required)
Transfer Students: Admission into this major requires:
- Minimum 12 credit hours of college-level coursework
- Minimum 3.000 overall GPA
- Minimum C grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101 (or their equivalents)(starting with the fall 2026 admission term, minimum B grade in MATH 11022 OR minimum C grade in MATH 12002 or their equivalents is required)
Transfer students who have completed fewer than 12 credit hours of college-level coursework will be evaluated on both collegiate and high school records and must submit a final high school transcript.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid | Semester One |
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
| ENGR 20002
| MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
or MANUFACTURING PROCESSES | 3 |
! | MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Programming Elective | 3-4 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester Two |
| ENGR 11001 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING | 2 |
| ENGR 11002 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING LABORATORY | 1 |
! | MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
! | MATH 21001 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
! | PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester Three |
! | ENGR 25200 | STATICS | 3 |
! | ENGR 35500 | SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS | 3 |
! | ENGR 35501 | SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS LABORATORY | 1 |
| MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 4 |
! | PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester Four |
| ENGR 13586 & ENGR 13587
| COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I and COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I LABORATORY
or COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | 3 |
| ENGR 15302 | MATLAB SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS | 1 |
! | ENGR 25400 | DYNAMICS | 3 |
! | MATH 32044 | ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Semester Five |
| ENGR 20000 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING | 1 |
| ENGR 33222 | DIGITAL DESIGN FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING | 3 |
! | ENGR 42111 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Semester Six |
| ENGR 33031 | PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS | 3 |
| ENGR 33041 | CONTROL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ENGR 33440 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES | 3 |
| ENGR 33442 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES LABORATORY | 1 |
| ENGR 42363 | MATERIALS SELECTION IN DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester Seven |
| ENGR 43030 | MECHATRONICS | 3 |
| ENGR 43580 | COMPUTER-AIDED MACHINE DESIGN | 3 |
| ENGR 48099 | ENGINEERING CAPSTONE I (ELR) | 3 |
| or General Elective | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester Eight |
| ENGR 43099
| MECHATRONICS CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC)
or ENGINEERING CAPSTONE II (ELR) (WIC) | 3 |
| ENGR 43220 | ELECTRICAL MACHINERY | 3 |
| ENGR 47200 | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
University Requirements
All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.
NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The educational objectives of the program are the following:
- Drive positive change in the community by engaging in careers in mechatronics, automation, systems and other engineering fields in a robust manner that promotes excellence and integrity.
- Practice forward-thinking through continued education by way of graduate education, professional development and other continued self-motivated learning.
- Successfully navigate the ever-changing trajectory of the world, practicing compassion while striving to meet personal career goals.
Full Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering successfully prepares graduates with knowledge across engineering disciplines for professional careers in mechatronics, controls, robotics, automation and other engineering fields that provide solutions to technical challenges and address societal needs. The program integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and controls engineering to understand automated machinery, specifically, how to design it and make it work. Mechatronics engineering revolves around the design, construction and operation of automated systems, robots and intelligent products, which result from the integration of software and hardware.
Using automated systems is becoming more popular for operating equipment or machinery on manufacturing lines, boilers and aircraft to reduce labor costs; increase precision and accuracy; and provide quality and safety for workers. Mechatronic devices can be found in agriculture, hospitals, buildings, homes, automobiles, manufacturing plants, the toy and entertainment industry and aids for the elderly and disabled.
Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.
Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program Policy in the University Catalog for more information.